Jamie Hewlett Confirms New Gorillaz Album And 2016 Plans

The animated group are coming back, with 2016 set to be ‘Gorillaz all year,’ according to Hewlett.

JAMIE HEWLETT has confirmed that Gorillaz will soon be returning with a new album. The artist who is preparing to host an exhibition at London's Saatchi Gallery, titled The Suggetionists, said the band are planning to release their new album next year and make 2016 all about Gorillaz.

When asked about a new Gorillaz album, Hewlett told DIY magazine, "That's next year. I'm working on it at the moment, and it's going very well. I'm very excited. I don't want to say too much about it, but I'm at that phase of experimentation.”

Hewlett then elaborated on the band’s 2016 plans while speaking to the NME on Tuesday (October 13th). "Damon has started making some music around all his other projects. I'm working on it at the moment and 2016 is going to be Gorillaz all year."

When asked how long fans may have to wait for the new material Hewlett added, ”He's quite prolific, Damon - I don't think it will be long!” The artist said it was too early to know which other musicians might appear on the album, but guests in the past have included Snoop Dogg and Shaun Ryder.

As for what to expect from the band visually, Hewlett said, "It's going to change - I can't tell you how. But of course it's going to be different, I can't do what I've already done, that’s not interesting to me.

“In the same way Damon changes with his music and moves forward, I do the same. It's going to be a different look,” Hewlett added. The band’s last studio album The Fall was released in 2011 and reached number 12 on the UK chart.